South Korean foreign minister to visit Japan after Upper House election
The postponement of Park Jin's visit apparently reflected Tokyo's concerns over the possible negative impact a conciliatory stance toward Seoul could have on voters.
As North Korean missiles fly, Seoul signals need to revitalize intel pact with Tokyo
Pyongyang's record-breaking number of launches this year continues to push Seoul and Tokyo closer after years of soured ties, including on the contentious GSOMIA pact.
South Korea's foreign minister eyes Japan visit in late June
Park's visit to Japan, which would be the first by a South Korean foreign minister since November 2019, is believed to take place after he returns from a trip to the United States.
South Korean foreign minister planning four-day visit to Japan in June
A South Korean daily quoted Japanese and South Korean diplomatic sources as saying that Foreign Minister Park Jin will hold talks with his Japanese counterpart during the visit.
South Korea's new foreign minister vows to build future-oriented ties with Japan
South Korea's new Foreign Minister Park Jin pledged Thursday to build a future-oriented relationship with Japan.
South Korea's next top diplomat says 2015 'comfort women' pact with Japan is official
The current Moon Jae-in government that came into office in 2017 had described it as "seriously flawed," after which bilateral ties sank to the lowest point in years.
